Galaxy S26 FE vs Galaxy S26: Is the S26 Worth $200 More?

A comparison of the 256GB Galaxy S26 FE at $799.99 and Galaxy S26 at $999.99. The S26 is faster (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12GB RAM vs Exynos 2500, 8GB), brighter (2600 nits vs 1900) and lighter, while the FE offers a 6.7-inch display and a 4900mAh battery with 45W charging.

• S26: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12GB RAM; FE: Exynos 2500, 8GB
• Geekbench 6: 3531/10778 for S26 vs 2444/7958 for S26 FE
• FE: 6.7-inch display, 4900mAh battery, 45W charging, 193g
• S26: 6.3-inch display, 2600 nits, 4300mAh battery, 25W, 167g